Tennessee allows concealed weapons, but you cannot conceal your weapon and your identity at the same time.

"I have to know who you are. If you're armed, I have to know who you are," said Armstrong.

Director Armstrong held a closed door meeting with city leaders to address rising concerns over the permit request filed by the KKK to hold a rally at 140 Adams Avenue, which is where the old Shelby County Courthouse sits.

"Certainly, I cannot allow people to walk around this city with mask or concealing their identity even if you have a handgun carrying permit because I have no way of knowing who you are," explained Armstrong.

Director Armstrong anticipates the need for massive police presence.

"I have reached out and will continue to reach out to some of our local municipalities enlisting their help as far as personnel and equipment," he continued.

With police overtime, equipment and manpower, unconfirmed reports buzzing inside city hall purport the cost for law enforcement could reach as high as $1 million in tax dollars.

The police director said he has no set amount.

"More concerned about public safety than any dollar amount you can put to this," he said.

Armstrong will continue discussions with the KKK.

One council member gave an example that organizers of big events, like Memphis in May or the St. Jude Marathon, pay for protection.

Tennessee allows concealed weapons, but you cannot conceal your weapon and your identity at the same time.

"I have to know who you are. If you're armed, I have to know who you are," said Armstrong.

Director Armstrong held a closed door meeting with city leaders to address rising concerns over the permit request filed by the KKK to hold a rally at 140 Adams Avenue, which is where the old Shelby County Courthouse sits.

"Certainly, I cannot allow people to walk around this city with mask or concealing their identity even if you have a handgun carrying permit because I have no way of knowing who you are," explained Armstrong.

Director Armstrong anticipates the need for massive police presence.

"I have reached out and will continue to reach out to some of our local municipalities enlisting their help as far as personnel and equipment," he continued.

With police overtime, equipment and manpower, unconfirmed reports buzzing inside city hall purport the cost for law enforcement could reach as high as $1 million in tax dollars.

The police director said he has no set amount.

"More concerned about public safety than any dollar amount you can put to this," he said.

Armstrong will continue discussions with the KKK.

One council member gave an example that organizers of big events, like Memphis in May or the St. Jude Marathon, pay for protection.